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Issue 215 | November 2025

Nov 13, 2025

Issue 215 | November 2025

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Executive Committee update >>

Evan Potter discusses velvet rumours and misinformation

 

Velvet Export Licensing – Status Update >>

Damon Paling, DINZ Trade Strategy Manager discusses latest update on where export licensing stands and what’s ahead.

 

Farming's Full House: the benefits of diversifying with sheep, beef, and deer – Part 2 >>

In last month’s DFA Stagline we reported on the second mixed species field day, held at the Burden family’s farm, Longbrook, in the Hawkes Bay.

 

New Parasite Management Calendar – Now with Deer-Specific Advice! >>

Deer Industry NZ, in partnership with Beef + Lamb NZ, has developed a new Parasite Management Wall Calendar for 2026.

 

Beyond the farm gate – Waikato Branch Field Day >>

Last month ten eager members of the Waikato DFA branch took the opportunity to tour the operation whilst it was in full swing.

 

Noticeboard >> 
  • 2026 Elections and Appointments
  • DINZ Board Observer applications open for 2026
  • Obituary (Lochie Longman-Roberts)
  • Work Placement
  • You’re Welcome!
  • Velvet Competitions
  • Stag Sale Calendar
  • IFP – Final Hurrah
  • International Deer Biology Congress

Events >>

  • North Island Velvet Competition - Te Awamutu, 29 Nov  
  • 2025 National Velvet Competition and Awards Night - Invercargill,11 Dec
  • Freshwater Farm Planning workshop - various locations from 21 Jan - 25 Feb 
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